Sivick to supporters: If elected, 'our voices will be heard in Harrisburg'

Friday

Jun 27, 2008 at 12:01 AM

More than 50 people gathered at the new outdoor pavilion at Petrizzo's Italian American Restaurant on Route 209 in Bushkill on Sunday, June 22 to support the campaign of 189th Legislative District State Representative candidate John Sivick, running in the Nov. 4 general election against Democratic incumbent John Siptroth.

More than 50 people gathered at the new outdoor pavilion at Petrizzo's Italian American Restaurant on Route 209 in Bushkill on Sunday, June 22 to support the campaign of 189th Legislative District State Representative candidate John Sivick, running in the Nov. 4 general election against Democratic incumbent John Siptroth.

Restaurant owner John Petrizzo introduced Sivick, who spoke about the severe economic damage resulting from the neglected infrastructure in the district.

Sivick pointed out the 40-year delay on State Route 2001, the 18-year failure of the Marshalls Creek Bypass traffic relief, the 30-year neglect of Hollow Road, and the 8-year 12-inch paving ruts located at the Marshalls Creek intersection and his opponent's failing to address these vital issues.

"If the people of the 189th District elect me to be their state representative, you can be sure that our voices will be heard in Harrisburg," said Sivick.

Sivick also spoke about the tremendous amount of gambling profits that were spent on stadia in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia instead of reducing the horrendous burden of school taxes for which it was originally intended.

The crowd of Republicans and Democrats were from both Monroe and Pike Counties, including former Chestnuthill Supervisor Maureen Tatu, Lehman Township Supervisor Paul Menditto, Middle Smithfield Township Supervisor Bob Spano, and Pike County Sheriff Phil Bueki.

Sivick has been a Supervisor in Lehman Township for 14 years, most of them also serving as Roadmaster, and is very active in both Pike and Monroe counties.

He currently is involved in several organizations and youth groups including the Road Task Forces in both Pike and Monroe Counties and he also serves as the Vice-President of the Monroe County Council of Governments.

For more information about John Sivick, visit his Web site at www.johnsivick.com.

Never miss a story

Choose the plan that's right for you.
Digital access or digital and print delivery.